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Pittsburgh Panthers Dominate Binghamton Bearcats with a Stellar Defensive Display at Petersen Events Center

The Pittsburgh Panthers improved their record to 8-1 after a commanding victory over the Binghamton Bearcats, who fell to 4-5. The final score of 103-63 highlighted the Panthers' dominance throughout the game.


Dec 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Pittsburgh Panthers forward Roman Siulepa (13) goes to the basket against Binghamton Bearcats guard Wes Peterson (5) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

First Half


The first half set the tone for the game as Pitt surged ahead with an impressive offensive display, scoring 57 points. The team's shooting accuracy was evident as they achieved a field goal percentage of 62 percent. Nojus Indrusaitis played a pivotal role, contributing significantly to both offense and defense with his dynamic playmaking abilities.


Second Half


In the second half, Pitt continued their relentless pace, adding another 46 points to their tally. Their defensive prowess shone through as they recorded a total of 14 steals in the game. Brandin Cummings stood out with his sharp shooting and effective ball distribution, further extending Pitt's lead.


Dec 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Binghamton Bearcats center Demetrius Lilley (14) shoots against Pittsburgh Panthers forward Cameron Corhen (left) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Binghamton's Struggles


For Binghamton, it was a challenging night as they struggled against Pitt's aggressive defense. Despite making six three-pointers at an impressive rate of 60 percent accuracy, turnovers plagued their efforts throughout both halves. The Bearcats managed only nine assists compared to Pitt’s twenty.


Conclusion


This Pittsburgh Panthers vs Binghamton Bearcats recap underscores what went wrong for Pittsburgh Panthers' opponents: turnovers and defensive lapses were critical factors in this matchup. As part of our post-game analysis, it's clear that Pitt’s ability to capitalize on these errors led them to victory.


Dec 17, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Binghamton Bearcats forward Zyier Beverly (middle) grabs a rebound between Pittsburgh Panthers forward Roman Siulepa (left) and guard Barry Dunning Jr. (22) during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next home game where Pittsburgh will face Penn State Nittany Lions on December 21st at GIANT Center in Hershey at noon Eastern Time on BTN TV network.


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